Friday 20 February 2026 20 piole meet 20 musicians and 20 Barbera producers A marathon of music, wine and cuisine, anticipating the long weekend of the Turin Wine Fair 2026.
On Friday, February 20, 2026, the Notte Rossa Barbera returns, a widespread festival of fine wine and cuisine at affordable prices, celebrating the ” piola ,” a symbolic place of Savoy dining. Traditional dishes, a convivial atmosphere, and live entertainment by emerging musicians offer a journey through the history of Piedmontese gastronomic and social culture .
The new edition of the “Notte Rossa Barbera”, organized by the FEA Association , is part of the extensive OFF program of the Turin Wine Fair 2026 and will involve 20 restaurants in the city , connecting music and food and wine. An evening designed to promote the excellence of the area with the art of young talents : in the circuit of 20 restaurants, the Notte Rossa Barbera Menu inspired by the “Merenda Sinoira” ritual will be offered and you will be able to attend the performances of 20 emerging Piedmontese musicians . A marathon of notes and flavors between the tables, in which music will be the protagonist alongside the cuisine.
The event will be colored red by wines from local Barbera wineries —perhaps the most representative grape of the country tradition—selected by the Turin Wine Fair. They will present their finest labels, paired one for each grape variety. The following wineries will be present: Sant’Anna dei Bricchetti – Costigliole d’Asti (AT), Torchio1953 – Repergo (AT), La Torre di Castel Rocchero (AT), Boeri Vini – Costigliole d’Asti (AT), Carussin Winery – San Marzano Oliveto (AT), Tenuta Il Nespolo – Moasca (AT), Casa Pepita – Montegrosso d’Asti (AT), and Vaudano Enrico & Figli – Cisterna d’Asti (AT).
Preceding the long weekend of the Turin Wine Fair, the rhythms and toasts of the Red Night of Barbera will be an immersive experience, rooted in the authenticity of the Piedmont region, a celebration of rusticity and memory, reliving a piece of the city’s history with elegance and modernity. It’s an opportunity to introduce audiences of all ages, especially the youngest, to the places, flavors, and customs of Piedmont.
The bars where you can enjoy the Barbera Red Night menu and attend the artists’ concert are: Bagni Pubblici di Via Agliè, Barbagusto, Bocciofila del Meisino, Capodoglio Murazzi, Cascina Falchera, Circolo Risorgimento, Il Ramo d’Oro, Kontiki, La Cricca Circolo, La Piola di Reaglie, Le Fonderie Ozanam, Nodo Borgo Dora, Off Topic, Osteria Bocciofila Madonna del Pilone, Osteria Vanchiglia, Osterie Torino, Ostu, Qucina San Salvario, Ristorante Ratatui, Vermoutheria Peliti’s, Via Baltea.
Emerging artists : Alessio Cappello, Anita Ferraris, Aurora Motel, Corrado, EliLeliCheNoia, Emash & Francesca, IMA, Invernice, Khamilla, Mabi, Madi, Magisteri, Margot, Martina Ravetta, Matteo Tambussi, Mazaratee, Simone Villa, Solidea, Stefano Casetta, Gemma Grimoldi – stand up.
INFO
www.notterossabarbera.it
The Barbera Red Night menu includes:
€25 Menu: 4 appetizers, first course, 1 glass of wine, water and coffee
The Notte Rossa Barbera menu can be enjoyed for three consecutive evenings: February 19th, 20th, and 21st. Live musical performances will only be held on the evening of Friday, February 20th.
How to participate :
You can book directly by contacting the participating restaurants: the telephone numbers are in the dedicated pages on the website www.notterossabarbera.it
The tradition of Merenda Sinoira
The ancient peasant tradition of the “merenda sinoira” was the foundation of popular dining. An afternoon meal that, due to its abundance, tends to replace dinner, hence the name “sinoira.” It’s an essential moment in the day for those who, as evening approaches, don’t want to leave the company of friends and indulge in a leisurely meal, punctuated by flavors and lively discussions. Meanwhile, in Piedmont, “piole” were, like in the rest of Italy, those places called trattorias characterized by family management, simple cuisine, and authentic local products. The Notte Rossa Barbera Menu aims to offer a reinterpretation of this tradition.